Communications marketing firm Edelman today announced it plans to acquire independent communications agency DABO & CO. The combination of Edelman’s United Arab Emirates operations with those of DABO & CO will encompass 150 employees with a broad range of expertise from corporate to marketing to digital. The agency will offer creative, planning, research and event More Info »
Mindshare Dubai, part of WPP, has been ranked number one media agency in MENA by the Effie Effectiveness Index 2015, an annual ranking of the marketing and communications industries’ most effective agencies, advertisers, and brands. This is the third year in a row that Mindshare Dubai has been selected as the number one media agency More Info »
Sonya Rehman has joined Masala! magazine as Editor-in-Chief, heading the weekly publication in print and online. For over 12 years, Sonya has been writing on Pakistani art and culture for a host of publications and newspapers, as well as international websites and magazines such as The Diplomat Magazine, The Wall Street Journal – Scene Asia and Al Jazeera. Sonya is More Info »
Natalie Scott has joined Sept PR as Account Manager, prior to joining she was Account Manager at Bacchus PR, a London-based luxury lifestyle agency. In her new role Natalie will manage F&B as well as lifestyle brands for Sept PR, working with clients on creative and high-impact consumer campaigns, as well as new business and More Info »
Flip Flop Media, has announced the launch of Future Cities Middle East (ME) today. The magazine is an incisive yet all-inclusive look at issues relevant to designing, building, sustaining and living in the cities of tomorrow. Future Cities ME will cover developments and issues on a number of subjects ranging from green construction, infrastructure, urban More Info »
The Middle East Event Awards 2015 shortlist has been announced. The awards have been split into 20 categories – including Best Corporate Product or Service Launch, Best Event Design, and Employer of the Year – and each is designed to showcase the diversity and excellence of the events and suppliers operating in the Middle East’s More Info »
Aylissa Boyce will join the Dubai 92 Breakfast Show alongside long-running presenter Catboy, upon his return to the radio show on 12 April 2015. The show will retain all of its listener’s favourite segments from the previous Breakfast show lineup, as well as some new features courtesy of its new co-presenter. Aylissa has joined Dubai More Info »
Dubai-based communications agency TCApr has won the account to represent the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, an exclusive property located on Lake Como, Italy. TCApr will provide turnkey marketing and pr solutions for the hotel throughout the GCC. The Grand Hotel Tremezzo first opened in 1910 and recently underwent major renovations in preparation for its seasonal grand More Info »
Hannah Brisby has been promoted to New Business Manager for global content marketing agency John Brown Media. Having been with the company since it started in the UAE in 2013, Hannah was previously Advertising Sales Manager on the SpinneysFOOD magazine account where she worked mainly on display advertising and creative solutions. In her new role, More Info »
DPQ Communications has been appointed to handle the PR and Social Media activities for Per Te, an Italian ristorante and café serving a diverse menu of Italian food. Located in Jumeirah one, Per Te has a wide menu featuring wood-fired pizzas and pasta dishes, as well as authentic Italian coffees and desserts. “We are excited More Info »